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Criticism from educators and supervisors of traditional and nontraditional evaluation systems has raised questions regarding the effectiveness of teacher evaluation in aiding teachers to improve their practices and achieve higher levels of professional growth. When implemented effectively, both formal and informal systems of evaluation have the capacity to support significant improvements in the quality of teaching and learning, and greater success is possible when the core components and guiding principles that form the foundation of the system are fully understood.  \nThe supervision and evaluation of teachers is a challenging and complicated process, but it isone of the most important aspects of supporting teacher learning and improving performance. Existing systems of supervision and evaluation have undergone extensive criticism and transformation in recent years, as attempts have been made to create more effective and productive evaluation processes (Darling-Hammond, 2013) . Formal systems of evaluation are widely used by school divisions and districts to monitor the progress of their teachers, as well as to provide a sound tool for measuring the quality of teaching. The information gathered through these systems of evaluation is often used to inform decisions about staffing; however, it has been criticized for providing little direction in terms of how to improve the quality of teaching. Brandon School Division’s (2002) Policy 5001, Supervision and Evaluation of Educators, addresses the processes and guiding principles of a formal system of evaluation. Alternatively, informal systems of teacher evaluation have begun emerging throughout school division and districts, as a means of addressing the perceived inadequacies of the more traditional, formal systems. Marshall’s (2013) Mini-Observations scheme is one such informal system of teacher evaluation, aimed at addressing the discourse between how to effectively help teachers improve their practice, while also holding them accountable for their professional growth. In this paper, I will provide a description and comparison of Brandon School Division’s (2002) formal system of evaluation and Marshall’s (2013) informal Mini-Observations system, as well as an explanation of specific circumstances with which I believe each system has merit.  \nBrandon School Division (2002) believes in the importance of a formal system of supervision and evaluation of its educators, to ensure a high quality educational program for all of its students. The main objective of its supervision process, as stated in Policy 5001, is “the professional growth of staff resulting in improved instruction, better enabling students to achieve their fullest potential”(p. 1), and this ongoing process of supervision is to be achieved through summative reports of the educator’s professional growth, as well as performance reviews completed by the school administrator. These summative reports are retained on the employee’s personnel file, and are considered to inform decisions “related to placement, promotion, contract continuation and the giving of references”(p. 1) . There are six guiding principles which govern this system of evaluation: the belief that professional growth “is a continuous and progressive process   guided by reflection, self-assessment and personal goal-setting” (p. 1); intrinsic motivation provides the incentive for professionals to pursue opportunities for their own growth; growth is achieved during the purposeful and collaborative construction of new knowledge; expectations of educators must be shared and discussed with them; accountable educators are responsible for u","cbCaihCnl1IQwe8H","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihCnl1IQwe8H","pdf",232600,5,"English","# Abstract\n## Formal Systems of Evaluation\n## Informal Mini-Observations\n## Policy 5001: Guiding Principles and Standards\n## Strengths and Weaknesses of the Formal Approach","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of formal teacher evaluation systems in school divisions?\",\"answer\":\"They monitor teachers’ progress and provide a tool for measuring teaching quality. 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